Naoise Ó Muirí (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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211. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on an application (details supplied) under the shared island fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35325/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the EV charging network over the coming years. Having an effective and reliable charging network is an essential part of enabling drivers to make the switch to electric vehicles.

The aim of the shared Shared Island funded Sports Club EV Charging Infrastructure Scheme is to install a network of publicly accessible chargers in communities throughout the country, through their local sports clubs. €15m has been allocated to the scheme.

The scheme was advertised both generally and through recognised National Governing Bodies for individual sports. Over 220 clubs across the island reached the eligibility criteria to continue to the next phase, including Westport United Soccer Club in Co. Mayo.

The next phase to procure Charge Point Operators to undertake the works required is ongoing. This is well advanced and announcements on this made will be made in the coming weeks. This will enable Sports Clubs to engage with selected CPOs to agree on works to be done and commence draw down of the funding.